Owner`s manual

Plumbing System
5-5
Section 5
OS 385
When the boat is out of the water, the bilge
can be drained by a thru-hull drain located in
the transom, near the bottom of the hull. It is
important to check the drain plug regularly to
make sure it is tight.
A loose drain plug will allow sea water to
enter the bilge and cause the boat to sink.
Check the drain plug frequently to make
sure it is secure.
Any oil spilled in the bilge must be thor-
oughly removed and properly disposed of
before operating the bilge pump. The dis-
charge of oil from the bilge is illegal and sub-
ject to fine.
Exterior Drains
Your Pursuit has two scupper drains located
in the rear of the cockpit. The drain rails for
battery compartments, fishboxes and the
mechanical space drain overboard by grav-
ity.
The below floor fishboxes are equipped with
a macerator pump and supplied with drain
plugs. Removing the drain plugs in the fish-
boxes will allow the fishboxes to be pumped
overboard. Insert the drain plug in the fish-
box that empties first to completely drain the
other box. The fishboxes should be flushed
out and cleaned after each use.
The starboard and aft cockpit coolers drain
by gravity overboard. Keep drain plug in
place to maximize cooler efficiency.
The exterior sink drains by gravity to over-
board thru-hulls.
The rope locker drains overboard through a
drain fitting located in the hull side at the bot-
tom of the rope locker. It is important to
inspect the drain frequently to remove any
accumulated debris.
5.5 Plumbing System
Maintenance
Information supplied with water system com-
ponents, by the equipment manufacturers, is
included with this manual. Refer to the infor-
mation for additional operation and service
information.
Fresh Water System
Perform these routine maintenance proce-
dures to maintain your fresh water system:
• Remove filter screens from faucet spouts
and eliminate any accumulation of
debris. A debris build-up can cause the
pump to cycle excessively.
• Check and clean the fresh water system
strainer located on the intake line near
the pump at least annually.
• Remove the lid on the shower sump
assembly located under the mid-berth,
clean debris from the sump and flush
with clean water, activate the float switch
to test the pump and spray the pumps
and metal components with a metal pro-
tector periodically.
! NOTICE
The federal water pollution control act
prohibits the discharge of oil or oily
waste into or upon the navigable
waters of the United States or the
waters of the contiguous zone if such
discharge causes a film or sheen
upon, or a discoloration of the surface
of the water, or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the surface of the
water. Violators are subject to a pen-
alty of $10,000.
! CAUTION
Turn the fresh water system switch
"OFF" when leaving the boat unat-
tended or when the fresh water sys-
tem is not in use.